To calculate utility bills per square footage seems like a good estimate, but you can have the tenant that is efficient and likes to save power, while the other tenant blasts AC with the windows open and always has the lights/TV on.

Powers of attorney are great to have but may not be effective.  

they do a lot of submetering for water, power, and gas

I forgot to mention, the reason conversions are pricey is that often, you also have to change the ducts and more than likely buy a new furnace as well to handle the extra power from refrigerated air systems.

Neither of these things are bad if your borrowing power is strong.  

Often we work on a generator power with propane heaters until we pass rough inspections and get the pressure test, and the cut in card for electric completed and can have the utility company come out.

the power of real estate is through proper use of leverage, and appreciation forced or otherwise.you buy it with another persons money (The banks) and pay it back with another persons money (the tenant's)  The CF thing is misleading. 

Dee Powers Not sure, it could be around a specific safety hazard that was found during the inspection.

Two different strategies, you can't mix them but both can be very powerful tools helping you build your wealth. 

It is not recorded.The mortgage/deed of trust is recorded and puts all on notice there is a lien on the property with power of sale.Whether it's a 1st mortgage or 2nd mortgage (for the most part) depends on the timing.